Step 2: Select the levels of input and noise reduction1. Click the Input Level Adjustment tab and carry out the playback operation.2. Click Start and the adjustment of the input level starts.* For ASIO devices, adjust the input level using their level adjustment function. Adjust the level as high as possible but do not exceed the maximum value. For the adjustment method of the ASIO device, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device.3. When necessary, adjust the left/right balance of the input level with the input balance adjustment slider.Set noise reduction optionSelect this option to enable noise reduction functions automatically after the completion of recording.1. Click the Noise Reduction tab and select the Use Automatic Noise Reduction option.2. Click Input Sound Source menu to select a sound source. A. Analog RecordThe noise specific to the analog record (crackling noise) is reduced.B. Cassette TapeThe noise typical to the cassette tape (hissing noise) is reduced.

Step 3: Record sound

A. Record sound without using the sync function (normal recording)1. Click Recording and click the Recording Settings tab 2. Select/unselect the Automatically place a track mark at the beginning of a song as required.Note:- When a silent portion exists in the recording song, a track mark may be inserted at that point sometimes.- When the silent portion between recording songs is short or a large noise exists, a track mark may have been inserted at that point automatically.3. Disable the Use Synchro-Recording option and test the playback operation.4. After playback has been verified, click Record Standby and begin recording.5. Click Stop to stop recording when it is completed.

B. Record sound using the synchro function (synchro recording)1. Click the Options tab and click Recording.2. Perform the following settings:A. Start LevelWith this option selected, the synchro recording can be set to start when the input level reaches a certain maximum input level (range of 1 to 30 percent). B. Maximum recording timeWith this option selected, the maximum recording time for one time of recording can be set (range of 60 to 120 mins)

3. Click Stop Recording and perform the following settings:A. Use Automatic Stop RecordingSelect this option to stop recording automatically at a silent portion.B. Silence levelThis option defines the silence level by specifying the percentage of the input level against the maximum input level (range of 1 to 30 percent).C. Silence durationThis option defines the silence by specifying the silence level duration (range of 15 to 60 seconds).

4. When the settings are competed, click OK.5. Select the Use Synchro-Recording option and click Record Standby.6. Carry out the playback operation on the source device. When the input level exceeds the set value, recording starts.7. Click Stop to stop recording when it is completed.

Step 4: Save the imported song to the hard disk drive1. Click the Menu tab and click Save Project As ....2. Click Save.

Note: The default destination is D:\SonicStage Mastering Studio\Projects.Please follow the steps below to change the destination:1. Click the Menu tab and click Options.2. Click Project and click Project Folder.3. Change the destination by clicking Browse to select the new location and click OK.